2010s

HEADSHOT: The Unofficial THE RAID Sequel We All Want
HEADSHOT: The Unofficial THE RAID Sequel We All Want

Headshot is a bit too melodramatic and tries to emulate The Raid sequels too blatantly, yet it is just enough to satisfy action junkies.

GOODNIGHT MOMMY: Hello Nightmares
GOODNIGHT MOMMY: Hello Nightmares

Though with a contrived ending, Goodnight Mommy is a mostly intriguing Austrian horror film that plays on inborn, relatable fears.

JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2: What Action Films Should Be
JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2: What Action Films Should Be

John Wick: Chapter 2 is a film which, while containing the flurried action of the original, is still utterly unique and compelling.

THE SALESMAN: Morally Complex & Utterly Engaging
THE SALESMAN: Morally Complex & Utterly Engaging

The Salesman is the latest by renowned filmmaker Asghar Farhadi, succeeding as both a political thriller and a tightly-knit character drama.

THE MAN WITH FOUR LEGS: Elegantly Disturbing
THE MAN WITH FOUR LEGS: Elegantly Disturbing

With finely tuned performances, The Man With Four Legs is also a visual treat, working within a genre that is often difficult to define.

FIFTY SHADES DARKER: It's So Bad It's Good
FIFTY SHADES DARKER: It’s So Bad It’s Good

With overly drawn-out scenes and a sprinkle of randomized and at times unnecessary drama, Fifty Shades Darker left much to be desired.

BILLY LYNN'S LONG HALFTIME WALK: A Visual Misfire We Didn't See Coming
BILLY LYNN’S LONG HALFTIME WALK: A Visual Misfire We Didn’t See Coming

Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk is atypical for Ang Lee; though the visuals are impressive, the film surrounding it fails to have an impact.

THE LAST LAUGH: Comedy vs. The Holocaust
THE LAST LAUGH: Comedy vs. The Holocaust

The Last Laugh is a profound documentary that somehow warmly weighs the need for laughter with the immense tragedy that was the Holocaust.

LOST CAT CORONA: A Natural Friendship Hidden In An Underwhelming Film
LOST CAT CORONA: A Natural Friendship Hidden In An Underwhelming Film

Lost Cat Corona is a film that is occasionally funny, yet suffers from underdeveloped characters, which makes it hard to remain invested.

THE GREAT WALL: Not Even Worth a Wall Pun
THE GREAT WALL: Not Even Worth A Wall Pun

Everything about The Great Wall should be fun and goofy, but it takes itself too seriously to be enjoyed for its silliness.

GOLD: McConaughey’s Prospects Fail To Strike Cinematic Riches
GOLD: McConaughey’s Prospects Fail To Strike Cinematic Riches

Gold features a flashy performance by Matthew McConaughey, yet the remainder of the film surrounding him fails to impress.

THE COMEDIAN: An Intriguing Tragedian
THE COMEDIAN: An Intriguing Tragedian

The Comedian boasts a few laughs and a fine performance by Robert De Niro, but the remainder of the film is a rather listless venture.

THE BYE BYE MAN: A Pointless Urban Legend Tale

The Bye Bye Man is an attempt at an urban legend slasher film that falls short due to its lack of scares and uninteresting story-line.

IMPERIAL DREAMS: A Simple Film With Powerful Resonance
IMPERIAL DREAMS: A Simple Film With Powerful Resonance

Imperial Dreams is a statement and truly is a cautionary tale, though not without hope – and, more importantly, stark realism.

GIRLFRIEND'S DAY: A Bittersweet Valentine's Day Gift In A Package With Potential
GIRLFRIEND’S DAY: A Bittersweet Valentine’s Day Gift In A Package With Potential

Girlfriend’s Day is a film that is occasionally funny, yet it tries to ambitiously blend multiple genres, in a way that only partly works.